Arozarena’s Homer Lifts Surging Rays to 2–1 Win Over Angels

Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena, center, high fives teammates after the team defeated the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Chris O'Meara/AP Photo

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Randy Arozarena hit a tie-breaking home run in the fifth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 2–1 on Aug. 22.

Jeffrey Springs pitched effectively into the sixth inning for the Rays, who have won eight of 10 and moved a half-game ahead of Toronto and Seattle in the AL wild-card race.